Handheld Raman Analyser | Progeny ResQ

CBRNe Detection & Identification – Progeny ResQ by Rigaku

Progeny ResQ 1064nm handheld Raman provides emergency responders, law enforcement agencies and the military with the industry’s most comprehensive tool for chemical identification, CBRNe detection, and narcotics classification in a fast and simple handheld form. Progeny ResQ provides users with confidence to:

Detect explosive threats quickly and accurately in harsh environments
Identify a wide range of narcotics and illegal drugs including those that are colored or found in colored packaging
Respond to suspicious hazardous materials that risk public safety

Differentiated from traditional handheld and portable Raman systems, Progeny ResQ utilizes unique 1064nm laser excitation. The 1064nm advantage overcomes sample-induced fluorescence interference, allowing operators to identify many real-world compounds (including those that are colored or found in colored packaging) that were previously “invisible” to older generation systems.

Progeny ResQ Raman CBRNe Detection & Identification

Rapid and accurate CBRNe identification and detection are critical as emerging chemical and explosive threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated. The internet now provides easier access to materials and recipes used for manufacturing threats which are the leading cause of the evolved nature of threats. In addition, history has proven that criminals have discovered ways to evade detection devices to avoid getting caught. Now more than ever, incident response and mitigation teams risk their lives when facing suspicious packages and vehicles that may present an explosive threat.

It is therefore critical that all responders are equipped with the most current and advanced CBRNe identification and detection systems that enable rapid detection of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), improvised explosive devices (IED), home-made explosives (HME) and other credible threats on-scene in order to make life-saving decisions and catch criminals without delays or uncertainty. Having a single device that simultaneously monitors at-scene chemical identification scans and alerts the user of a potential recipe for creating a more advanced threat truly expands incident response capabilities.

Progeny ResQ Chemical Detection System

Handheld Raman and FTIR are popular CBRNe detection systems. However, sample related issues like moisture or fluorescence interference can inhibit detection of impure or “Dirty” substances typically found in emerging threats. Because handheld Raman and FTIR are known detection technologies, criminals have found ways to “defeat the device.”

That was before Progeny ResQ handheld Raman with 4C Technology.

Progeny ResQ 4C combines two essential threat mitigation capabilities, rapid positive chemical identification at the touch of a button and alerting of emerging threats throughout the duration of the incident, providing trustworthy and reliable results that enable teams to make informed decisions with confidence.

Largest standard library including CWA, explosives and TICs/TIMs
MIL-STD-810G certified rugged for unpredictable harsh environments
Suitable for use while wearing M3-type protective suits
Simple navigation and single-handed use

Mode of Operation	Handheld, with optional docking station	Efficiently identify threats at the point of need Includes measurement delay timer (up to 10 minutes) for additional safety
Excitation Wavelength	1064nm	Measure a broader range of substances
Output Power	up to 490 mW adjustable laser excitation power	Allows for customization of analysis parameters to obtain most accurate analysis of specific materials
Graphical User Interface	Touchscreen and softkeys	Smartphone-inspired with bright, touchscreen display or large button navigation for protective glove use
Digital Camera	On-board	Record sample evidence and store with analysis
Reporting Capabilities	On-board	Immediate PDF generation and transfer of results with camera images
Included Standard Library	Yes	Up to 13,000 compounds including CWA, explosives, TIC/TIM, narcotics
User-Created Library	Yes	Easily adaptable for new, emerging threats into custom library; export to share with other Progeny ResQ users worldwide
Threat Recipe Alerts with 4C™ Technology	Automatic	Expands incident response by warning users of potential dangerous combinations
Data Transfer	Yes	Transfer results via WiFi or USB
Operating Temperature	-20 to 50°C intermittent, +40°C continuous
Certiﬁcation	MIL-810-G, IP-68
Battery	14.4V Li-ion, 3100mAH, > 5H	Long-lasting charge with options for a recharger or docking station for 24/7 operation
External Power	100~240VAC, 50-60Hz, +18V DC, 2.5A
Size	29.9cm x 8.1cm x 7.4cm (11.8in x 3.2in x 2.9in)	Allows for single-hand operation
Weight	~1.6kg (3.7lbs)
Warranty	24 months
Industry Regulation Compliance	SWGDRUG Category A technique for presumptive testing FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance